Twenty Years Ago Highlights From the Times
A collection of local items from October 1927 notes Leonard Johnson and Mildress Moraine wed at the First Methodist church in Corona California. A voting contest at Wieg Mann store lists Donald Murray as high and Arlene Grodland second with many others following. A Jay Bee feed grinder is installed by Duhn. Baseball pitcher Gib Paulsen reportedly sold to the Detroit Tigers. Marm Era and Merchants Bank receiver to pay ten percent dividends Saturday. Several accidents and relocations are recorded including Nash sedan crash injuring a family near Superior. Various residents travel to California, St Louis and Emmetsburg for work or visits. A kill ing frost hits the area on October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Johnson
Mildress Moraine
First Methodist Church
Corona
California
Wieg- Mann
Donald Murray
Arlene Grodland
Clayton Duhn
Harold Gilbaugh
Leland Knudtson
Evan Andersen
Minerva Paulsen
Edward Sullivan
Merle Knudstein
Sherman Evans
Elaine Swift
Max Lande
Marvin Hanson
Charles Thorson
Dorothy Herke
KEP
Gib” Paulsen
Detroit Tigers
Marmera & Merchants Bank
A. H. Henningsen
Doris
Chevrolet
Superior
Fred Hurlburt
R. M. Butler
Gradtinrer
Butler
Late Range
Margaret George
Manson
P. Montgomery
Maude
Soren Duhn
P. C. Fogde
Myron Fogde
Henry Fogde
St. Louis
Art Fogde
TD. A. Ragan
Nau Bros
Fatherville
J. L. Paulsen
John Nelson
Hermansen
Ruthven
Otto Spies
Baby
Ventura
Carl Spies
Wogde Bros
Blanche Hester
Emmetsburg
J. H. Wester
Stephen
Louis Christiansen
Los Angeles
Frank Dobberstein
McCarty
Garment Shop Work Delay Amid Gant Absence
The Ot Ort Times notes N. 8 Cartleman is working in the Gant barber shop this week during Mr. Gant's absence. It lists local names from Graettinger on a jury list, farm and school notes, social events, and a fire tragedy in Palo Alto county where Thelma Hagen and Merna Ann Hagen perished. It also mentions market prices for Chicago hogs and local farm business details including a new steam boiler at Lost Island creamery and a bank financial statement showing total footings of 354050.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartleman
Gant
Mr. Gant
Gregory Bormann
Joe Leonard
Joe Carney
North Dakota
Graettinger
John Wikert
Bertha Grady
A. H. Henninegen
Dan Fitzpatrick
Alfred Nelson
Chicago
Times of Ort
Ralph Borchers
Kathryn Lippert
Misa Hendricks
Misenbast
Ayrshire
Kenneth Reeves
Bud Craven
H. , Vink
Jacob Frick
Dorothy Myhre
Maxon City
Thelma
Merna Ann
T. FE. Hagen
Fairfield Township
Palo Alto County
Lost Island
Martin Laughlin
Emmetsburg
John Galleger
J. J. Sullivan
The Tears of a Pretty Woman Motto
A witty remark notes that a woman's tears are often prompted by money worries rather than emotions, suggesting wealth status shapes display more than sentiment. The quip reflects social views on gender and affections tied to purse strings.
Special School Election Notice Graettinger Iowa 1947
Public notice for Graettinger Independent School District Palo Alto County Iowa announces a special election on November 20 1947 at Graettinger City Hall polls open noon to seven pm. Voters will decide whether to issue bonds of six thousand dollars to acquire an improved site and reconstruct and equip a superintendent home. Ballot details and polling place remain as stated. Secretary Elizabeth Jensen signs for the Board of Directors per Iowa code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Palo Alto
Iowa
Elizabeth Jensen
Board of Directors
Sportsmen Asked to Aid Scientists in Pheasant Quail Study
Sportsmen across Iowa were urged to help state biologists determine the ratio of old to young pheasants and quail in the current season. The effort seeks data on bird age structure to inform wildlife management and conservation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Througout Towa
Birds and quail wing study collects open season samples
The State Conservation Commission asks hunters to mail or deliver the right set of pheasants and the left wing of quail to the Des Moines office or to a local conservation officer. By wing spur hardness, feather shapes, and other traits biologists judge age and yearly production, with specimens identified by county of origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission
Des Moines
Highway Location Notice in Palo Alto County Iowa
The county auditor records that a highway will be established from the southwest corner of section 17 to the northwest corner of section 17 in township 96 range 33 38, skirting lands owned by William Fife and Carl Helgeson. Objections or claims for damages must be filed by January 15, 1948 or the highway will be established without further reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Iowa
State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
Said County
William Fife
Carl Helgeson
Auditor's Office
Rialogista Calls for Twenty Thousand Feet and Wings
A historical note quotes Rialogista urging a minimum of twenty thousand feet and as many wings to ensure maximum accuracy in ratio determination, while acknowledging that more may be better though expectations often disappoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ious
Rialogista
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
Herke & Lundgren Graettinger
Gilmer Monument Works
J. Emmett Martin
Oscar Craven
C. E. Norris
Vivian
Helen Reidy
West Bend
A. J. Bonstead
Grein & Sampson
Electrical Service
City Meat Market
Robert Simonsen
Telephone
For
Diamond 760
C. L. Torreson Oil Co
Wallingford
F. R. Heidecker
Shaver, Incorporated
Graettinger RI. D
Block & Tile Co
Graettinger, Iowa
Raymond Tindall
Cal! Hansen
Glens Henrich
Poland
Spies & Lein
Mr. Farmer
M. N. Jacobson
Wallingford, Iowa
Martin Thompson County
Wikert Graettinger
Weeyreseete
Eepei Figo
Live Stock Commission
Sioux City
tOwa
Berge
Graettinger State Bank
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